When is 2026 World Cup play-off draw? Start time today, pots, seeds and how to watch Final spots at tournament will be confirmed in March 2026 Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
Good signs for England as Thomas Tuchel finds solutions to key issues ahead of World Cup England have made big strides in their first year under Tuchel Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
The standout performers from the action-packed Macau GP weekend The latest Macau weekend produced plenty of talking points and exciting moments, here's who stood out at the Guia circuit Motorsport · Nov 17, 2025
Erling Haaland Reveals Hilarious Motivation Behind Historic Performance vs. Italy A rampant win secured a perfect World Cup qualification record for Norway. Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2025
The star performers of an action-packed Macau weekend The latest Macau weekend produced plenty of talking points and standout moments. Here's who shone at the Guia circuit Autosport · Nov 17, 2025
When is the World Cup 2026 Europe play-off draw? Date, format, rules and fixture dates The UEFA World Cup group stage qualification campaign is drawing to a close, but there will be four more spots on the line FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2025
Martin Odegaard provides new Arsenal injury update ahead of Tottenham clash Gunners captain in race to be fit for huge triple-header Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
Voices: ‘England have to learn to deal with genius’: Fans divided on how Thomas Tuchel should manage Jude Bellingham YOUR VIEWS: Our community is fiercely divided over Jude Bellingham’s place in England’s World Cup side, with some seeing a disruptive ego and others defending a rare talent England must learn to harness The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
England winners and losers: Jude Bellingham influential in bad week for Arsenal star Good camp for Phil Foden and Nico O’Reilly but Morgan Rogers suffers setback in bid to seal World Cup spot Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
How Republic of Ireland hero Troy Parrott got career back on track after Tottenham Hotspur rejection Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott became the country's newest hero after his exploits during the November international break FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2025
This Week in History: 17-23 November From power struggles to global crises, dive into The Independent’s front pages and see how major stories have unfolded through the years The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Thomas Tuchel reveals why he ‘almost got emotional’ after England’s perfect World Cup qualification Thomas Tuchel admitted he ‘almost got emotional’ after England made it eight wins from eight in World Cup qualifying by beating Albania on Sunday The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 What decisions does Thomas Tuchel have to make ahead of World Cup? All roads now lead to North America next summer.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifying Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory
FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2025 Thomas Tuchel’s England are in a better place than ever. Now the real work begins. Tuchel hasn’t taken the easy route to World Cup 2026 but England made light work of qualification and finished the campaign in their best shape yet.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat Eric Chelle confronted the opposition bench as the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes ended
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Is Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg on TV tonight? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free Everything you need to know as Michael O’Neill’s side play out their final World Cup qualifier
International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025 Who Is Troy Parrott - Football Star Driving Ireland To The Verge of Their First World Cup Since 2002 Parrott is a 23-year-old striker from Dublin's north inner city, first spotted at Belvedere FC.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Chelsea injury update: Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto latest news and return dates Blues handed a boost ahead of some big games
Newslaundry · Nov 17, 2025 ‘Why can’t playtime be equal?’: A champion’s homecoming rewrites what Agra’s girls can be In 2012, a family in Agra gathered in their living room — mother, father, four sons and a daughter. A lot of opinions had been given by extended family, neighbours and everyone else they knew. And now, a decision had to be made.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2025 Jude Bellingham Sends Six-Word Message to Gio Reyna After USMNT Return The two players were teammates for three seasons at Borussia Dortmund before moving to their current clubs.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2025 The 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup—Ranked Defending champions Argentina face a tough test to secure a second successive world title.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Who Nigeria will face after World Cup play-off final defeat as next opponents revealed Super Eagles will be back in Morocco next month following their World Cup disappointment